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Why 37% of ITAM Leaders Say License Compliance is Their #1 Issue

  • Aug 2, 2025
  • 2 min read

And How REDE is Helping Enterprises Regain Control and Confidence

In a world increasingly driven by software and cloud subscriptions, IT Asset Management (ITAM) is no longer a back-office function. It’s a strategic lever. But for 37% of ITAM leaders today, license compliance has emerged as the #1 issue—a silent, recurring threat that can cost millions in audit penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruption.


What’s Fueling the License Compliance Crisis?

  1. Cloud and SaaS Complexity: As enterprises shift to hybrid and multi-cloud environments, software license models have grown more nuanced and dynamic. Keeping track of what's deployed, what's entitled, and what's being used across platforms has become a moving target.

  2. Vendor Audits and Legal Exposure: Software publishers are becoming more aggressive with compliance audits. Enterprises not equipped with proactive controls are frequently caught off-guard, leading to unplanned costs and strained vendor relationships.

  3. Siloed ITAM Processes: Many organizations still manage assets in silos—cloud, on-prem, endpoint, and virtual environments—without an integrated view. This fragmentation impairs visibility and decision-making.

  4. Inaccurate and Incomplete Data: Poor CMDB hygiene, disconnected systems, and lack of automation are making it harder for IT leaders to trust their license data or prove compliance.

REDE Consulting: Your Partner in Proactive License Compliance

At REDE, we help global enterprises turn license compliance from a reactive pain point into a strategic advantage. Here’s how:


  • Integrated ITAM and CMDB Expertise

REDE brings deep knowledge in ServiceNow ITAM, integrated with a clean and accurate CMDB—ensuring license data is reliable, up-to-date, and audit-ready.


  • License Optimization Framework

We implement structured frameworks to help organizations:

  1. Reconcile entitlements vs. usage

  2. Identify underutilized or unused software

  3. Optimize renewals and reduce overspending


  • Audit-Ready Dashboards and Workflows

With REDE’s custom dashboards and automated workflows, you can track license usage, compliance status, and audit trails—on-demand, in real-time.


  • Cloud Licensing Governance

We help you extend visibility into SaaS and cloud-based licenses (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, Salesforce), ensuring governance policies scale with your cloud transformation.


  • Domain-Centric Advisory

Our certified advisors align ITAM strategy with business goals, compliance requirements, and vendor negotiation playbooks—minimizing risk and maximizing ROI.


What’s at Stake?

If you don’t actively manage license compliance, the risks are clear:

  • Financial penalties from vendor audits

  • Wasted spend on unused or redundant software

  • Operational delays during renewals or true-ups

  • Boardroom-level scrutiny over audit findings



Turn Compliance Chaos into Confidence with REDE

The 37% of ITAM leaders struggling with license compliance are not failing—they’re overwhelmed by complexity and under-equipped with the right tools and partners.


At REDE, we help you untangle that complexity with intelligence, automation, and expertise—so your teams can shift from firefighting to future proofing.

Ready to transform compliance from a challenge to a competitive edge? Talk to REDE. Let's take the guesswork out of ITAM. email us at - info@rede-consulting.com

 
 
 

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